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Luke O. Buchmann
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Luke O. Buchmann, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Salt Lake City
801-587-4566

  • Luke O. Buchmann, MD is a Professor of Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. Dr. Buchmann's clinical practice involves the diagnosis and surgical management of head and neck neoplasms including those of the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, thyroid and the neck. He has additional expertise in microvascular reconstruction following head and neck cancer surgery. Research interests include evaluating functional outcomes following head and neck cancer surgery including swallowing, quality of life outcomes, and the evaluation of patient levels of psychological distress surrounding their cancer diagnosis.

    He completed his residency at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Kansas, and a fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction at the Medical ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of South Carolina. Dr. Buchmann has published in numerous medical journals and serves on a national committee related to head and neck cancer.

    Dr. Buchmann enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, and camping. He and his wife have two wonderful ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵren.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 179 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    January 11, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Buckmann was very informative and attended to my worries in a professional manner. He helped with my stress after my visit

    January 02, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He is the best!

    December 26, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    The best

    December 12, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr.Buchman is the best

    December 12, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    From the first time I saw Dr. Buchmann he put me immediately at ease. I had all these scarey things going through my head. I thought I wouldn't be able to speak. Dr. Buchmann talk me through things and I'm doing great. My husband, family and I are so glad that Dr. Buchmann is there for me and them.

    November 27, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Professional, knowledgeable, caring I'm a doctor & I know he is an excellent doctor

    November 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

    November 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Clear and to the point communication

    October 30, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Everyone and everything was perfect.

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  • Luke O. Buchmann, MD is a Professor of Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. Dr. Buchmann's clinical practice involves the diagnosis and surgical management of head and neck neoplasms including those of the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, thyroid and the neck. He has additional expertise in microvascular reconstruction following head and neck cancer surgery. Research interests include evaluating functional outcomes following head and neck cancer surgery including swallowing, quality of life outcomes, and the evaluation of patient levels of psychological distress surrounding their cancer diagnosis.

    He completed his residency at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Kansas, and a fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction at the Medical ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of South Carolina. Dr. Buchmann has published in numerous medical journals and serves on a national committee related to head and neck cancer.

    Dr. Buchmann enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, and camping. He and his wife have two wonderful ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵren.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Education history

    Fellowship Head & Neck Surgery - Medical ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of South Carolina Fellow
    Residency Otolaryngology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Kansas Resident
    Internship General Surgery - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Missouri, Kansas City Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - MCP Hahnemann ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Science - Allegheny ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Sciences Master's
    Undergraduate Geography - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Colorado - Boulder B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Bellamkonda N, Tooker EL, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Kohlmann W, McCrary HC, Patel NS, Espahbodi M (2024). Management of bilateral head and neck paragangliomas at a single-institution across four decades. Head Neck, 47(1), 386-393. ()
    2. Keefe K, McCrary HC, Wei M, Mark B, Drejet S, Cannon RB, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Dodson M, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Monroe MM, Hashibe M (2024). Risk of cardiovascular disease among head and neck cancer survivors: A population-based matched cohort study. Oral Oncol, 159, 107041. ()
    3. Tooker EL, Wiggins RH 3rd, Espahbodi M, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Greenberg SE, Patel NS (2023). The Natural History of Observed SDHx -Related Head and Neck Paragangliomas Using Three-Dimensional Volumetric Tumor Analysis. Otol Neurotol, 44(9), 931-940. ()
    4. Foley M, Sharma A, Garfield K, Maese L, Buchmann L, Boyle J, Kohlmann W, Jeter J, Greenberg S (2022). A need to tailor surveillance based on family history: describing a highly penetrant familial paraganglioma kindred with an SDHD pathogenic variant. Fam Cancer, 22(2), 217-224. ()

    Review

    1. McCrary HC, Dunklebarger MF, Fechter BJ, Drejet SM, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Cannon RB (2024). Early ambulation after fibular free flap surgery is associated with reduced length of stay, increased mobility independence, and discharge to home. [Review]. Head Neck, 46(5), 1160-1167. ()